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jimsonweed

Datura stramonium

Jimsonweed is a tall plant with big, trumpet-shaped flowers that can be white or purple. It grows in sunny places and has spiky seed pods that look like little green balls.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The jimsonweed has large, ovate, dark green leaves with irregular wavy margins. It produces distinctive trumpet-shaped flowers, typically white or pale lavender, that stand upright. Its most unique feature is its spherical, prickly seed pods, resembling a thorny apple.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusDatura
jimsonweed
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jimsonweed

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Rarity

Common

Danger

5/5 · Extreme

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Interesting facts

Ancient cultures sometimes used jimsonweed in spiritual rituals, but it's super dangerous!

Jimsonweed is related to tomatoes and potatoes, but unlike them, every part of it is poisonous.

Some farmers call it 'devil's snare' because it can quickly take over disturbed farm fields.

The plant's scientific name, *Datura*, comes from a Hindi word, hinting at its old cultural uses.

Special abilities

Ability

Defense Spines

Jimsonweed has spiky seed pods that help protect its developing seeds from hungry animals.

Ability

Night Fragrance

Its beautiful flowers open at night and release a sweet scent, which helps it attract nocturnal moths for pollination.

Ability

Toxin Shield

Jimsonweed produces powerful natural chemicals, making it poisonous to most animals that might try to eat it.

Ability

Seed Persistence

Jimsonweed seeds can stay dormant and alive in the soil for many years, waiting for the right conditions to sprout.

Measurements & details

Height
60-150 cm
Spread
30-90 cm
Flower Size
7-12 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Deadly
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Tobacco hornworm moth

Manduca sexta

Adult moths visit the flowers at night

eats

Tobacco hornworm

Manduca sexta

The larvae feed on its leaves

eats

Jimsonweed lady beetle

Epilachna straminea

Both larvae and adults feed on its foliage

Traits

Also known as

Devil's Trumpet

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Safety

Danger

5/5 · Extreme

Do not touch or eat any part of this plant, as it can be harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is jimsonweed?

60-150 cm

How wide does jimsonweed spread?

30-90 cm

How big are the flowers on jimsonweed?

7-12 cm

When does jimsonweed bloom?

Summer to fall

Is jimsonweed edible?

No

Is jimsonweed toxic?

Deadly

What is jimsonweed's lifecycle?

Annual

How is jimsonweed pollinated?

Insect

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